No-Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies

 Our new twist on this old classic boasts whole grain goodness and the perfect marshmallow to crunch ratio—all thanks to Total cereal.



Ingredients

  • 1/2
    cup butter
  • 1
    package (10 oz) miniature marshmallows
  • 20
    drops green liquid food color
  • 3/4
    cup white vanilla baking chips
  • 5
    cups Whole Grain Total™ cereal
  • 56
    red cinnamon candies

Steps

1 In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High 30 seconds to 1 minute or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended.

2 Stir in green food color to desired shade of green. Add white vanilla baking chips to marshmallow mixture, and stir until melted, microwaving an additional 30 seconds if necessary.

3 Stir in cereal until evenly coated.

4 Drop 1/3 cup of cereal mixture on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Use greased hands to form into wreath shape. Place 4 red cinnamon candies on wreath to decorate. Repeat with remaining cereal mixture and candies. Refrigerate 15 minutes before serving.

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